Kota Bharu, 25 August 2017 – In an effort to raise awareness on kidney disease and encourage organ donation, the National Kidney Foundation Malaysia (NKF) has launched the Regional Unit in Kota Bharu, Kelantan.

“I am very proud to be given the opportunity to officiate the launch for the public, not only in the city of Kota Bharu but also the entire state of Kelantan. I understand the workforce is prepared to provide public talks at conferences, schools, colleges, mosques and other public places to spread information on the cause of kidney disease, prevention and detection measures. We want to play a big part in reaching out and helping those in need for easy access on information that they require,” said YB. Dato’ Dr. Ramli.

“As the regional unit is now in Kota Bharu, we hope to do our part towards increasing public awareness on kidney disease, organ donation and improving the quality of life for kidney patients here in Kelantan,” said Mr. Maniam Raman Chettiar.
During the launch event, there were various activities to engage closely with kidney patients and visitors such as free health screenings, colouring competition for children, fruit preparation and lucky draw.

The public can get from the unit first-hand information about kidney disease through health screening and health talks.
For further information on CKD and National Kidney Foundation Malaysia Kota Bharu Regional Unit, please call 09-7475813 or visit http://www.nkf.org.my/.

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National Kidney Foundation of Malaysia
The National Kidney Foundation (NKF) Malaysia is a non-profit charitable organization dedicated to helping Malaysians suffering from end stage kidney failure who lack access to or cannot afford dialysis treatment. NKF currently has over 1,600 dialysis patients receiving subsidized dialysis treatment in over 26 dialysis centers nationwide.